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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
12
The notice describes private club notices and special news for members only including sales resolutions lodge cards and thank you messages. It notes that such items may be charged and kept on file, with no general news distributed.
A brief religious line cites Proverbs 14 31 EV and reflects on God’s moment and mercy for the poor, as quoted by L E Landon. The excerpt emphasizes mercy to the needy and the divine regard for them.
The former socialite and murderer Harry K. Thaw reenters New York nightlife seeking the old thrills he once knew. He finds Broadway changed, with younger faces and different energies, and laments the loss of the gilt era while acknowledging his days in the spotlight may be over.
The piece reflects on Memorial Day, honoring those who died in wars and served the republic. It notes people of all ages across the country remembering sacrifices and embodying a spirit beyond words.
A weekly timeline recalls events from twenty and ten years past. It notes Mrs. H. G. Thompson’s death in Rocky Gap Virginia and a Baltic fleet capture by Japan, plus a railway sabotage attempt at Pearlsburg. It also mentions church dedication and local commemorations of fallen soldiers in an American tradition.
The poem welcomes spring as a balm for the elderly and ailing, praising its calm and cheer. It contrasts broad joy with those who miss its wonders, noting the renewal it brings to weary frames and long-held hopes as May Sue Clendenen signs in The Bristol Herald from Bristol Virginia.
A fragment evokes tribute to fallen soldiers with lines about dropping a tear and flower on grass above their graves. It speaks of a divine epitaph, timeless rest, and readers moved by mournful tears honoring those who fought in every war and cause.
The Dayton Tennessee editorial panel laments hype over a local evolution case while pledging 5000 dollars for advertising. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch weighs Amundsen’s failed Arctic flight, noting the peril to explorers and the possible missing fate of the crew.
A string of light anecdotes clips from a courtroom and schoolroom scene. A clever defense attorney questions handwriting experts and a witness blurts about a dog earlier noted by the judge. Juicy one liners follow about doctors, marriages, teachers, glue in ink, and doughnuts.
Eugene Debs the Socialist leader is to be honored at a large mass meeting announced to supporters and party leaders. No further details on date or venue are provided in the notice.
The speaker visits Cleveland for long service in labor, praising Debs as courageous and sincere though views may be mistaken. The piece notes youth golf versus baseball debate, a growing demand for diamonds, and a future healthy baseball scene despite prohibition questions.
Last Night's Mail. Charles P. Stewart Ashington writes from London about the obsession with American women being presented at the royal court. He notes rules govern diplomacy but personal desire drives these social rituals and compares the concept of being presented to arriving socially, implying deep personal stakes for those who seek it.
The piece explains how fluctuating temperatures trigger colds as people shed coats and then rush to cover up again. It recommends a saline laxative draught, a hot bath or footbath, thorough drying, hot lemonade, and remaining in bed with covers on to break up a cold. Persistence of sweating is viewed as beneficial.
A fragment from a 19th or 20th century column describes how U S embassy officials face a constant stream of candidates for a presentation fight before a court. Qualities include respectability money and American pull plus powerful foreign ties and peerage. The ambassador’s role is pivotal amid court anxieties and lobbying by influential applicants.
A collection of satirical snippets and curiosities touching on steno humor, fashion, smoking, aviation costs, twin fingerprints, social mores, crime quips, and global notes. The skew ranges from Ford and trains to taxes and Turkish news, offering wry commentary and offbeat factoids.
Chester H. Rowell argues the need for police protection of public figures from intrusive crowds and explains that the Golden Rule should apply. He cites King George and President Coolidge examples, critiques U.S. lawmaking trends, and warns against conflating religion with science.
The Billy Sunday Club will host Rev Roy Early of Bluefield Va at Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday at 2 30. The visit aims to entertain and reinforce gospel truths and draws high expectations for a large Bluefield turnout.
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